Skype Won't Open

One day randomly I couldn't open skype anymore. I click on the icon and my computer will act like it's working for a minute and then it just stops. Never opening Skype. I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it more than once. I've restarted my computer. I installed the beta version over the skype I already had downloaded. I don't know what has caused my skype to stop working or what else I could do to try and fix the problem

Re: Skype Won't Open

Here are some basic trouble-shooting steps that you can try if you are experiencing problems in logging in or running Skype. You may have already tried some or most of these procedures, just try whichever are still applicable or you haven't tried yet. If possible try them in the order they were listed as the first ones would most likely fix the issues;

• Try to temporarily disable your anti-virus or firewall software, just to check if they are affecting Skype processes in any way. Just don't browse any webpage or use any application that uses internet while your anti-virus or firewall is turned-off. Immediately reactivate them after checking/testing.

• Do a Complete Uninstall, then reinstall Skype. here is how to completely uninstall Skype (just back-up all important files and information that you feel is important to you)

• Run basic computer maintenance such disk defrag, registry cleaning, disk error checking, etc - and also run a full virus scan (just to make sure that your computer is free from any virus/malware that are possibly affecting Skype performance). If all else fails, you can consider the suggestions below;

• Restore your computer to a point where Skype was still working.

• Try to disable or remove add-ons or programs installed prior to the existence of the problem.

• Install an earlier version of Skype, preferably the last version that worked in your computer. You can download installers of older Skype versions from the address pasted below. The site which link is pasted below is not associated or affiliated with Skype so download at your own risk. A full anti-virus scan of the downloaded installer, and right-after installation is recommended.

filehippo.com/download_skype/8287/??

Please only consider this action if and only if all the suggestions previously mentioned were already tried. This would only be a temporary solution, and just hope that the next Skype updates would fix the issues.

• Try to temporarily disable your anti-virus or firewall software, just to check if they are affecting Skype processes in any way. Just don't browse any webpage or use any application that uses internet while your anti-virus or firewall is turned-off. Immediately reactivate them after checking/testing. • Do a Complete Uninstall, then reinstall Skype. here is how to completely uninstall Skype (just back-up all important files and information that you feel is important to you) [https://] support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10634/How-can-I-completely-uninstall-and-then-reinstall-Skype?? • Run basic computer maintenance such disk defrag, registry cleaning, disk error checking, etc - and also run a full virus scan (just to make sure that your computer is free from any virus/malware that are possibly affecting Skype performance). If all else fails, you can consider the suggestions below; • Restore your computer to a point where Skype was still working. • Try to disable or remove add-ons or programs installed prior to the existence of the problem. • Install an earlier version of Skype, preferably the last version that worked in your computer. You can download installers of older Skype versions from the address pasted below. The site which link is pasted below is not associated or affiliated with Skype so download at your own risk. A full anti-virus scan of the downloaded installer, and right-after installation is recommended. filehippo.com/download_skype/8287/?? Please only consider this action if and only if all the suggestions previously mentioned were already tried. This would only be a temporary solution, and just hope that the next Skype updates would fix the issues.

When you reply to this post, please also specify the actions you have taken, any progress or any noticeable differences, or any information or observation that you feel is important or related to the issue, so other users can advise or assist you further.

You can also open Windows Event Viewer then click Custom View >> Administrative Events. Look for any error messages that have a timestamp that corresponds to the time of the crash. Then include that in your reply.

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Re: Skype Won't Open

I haven't been able to use my skype for a month now. I had a phone call on skype saying it was from skype admin telling me about a virus affecting skype and to download a tool at a certain website but I didn't do that. I have tried deleting the programme and have downloaded skype again, changed my password, tried the suggestion for "Run" but nothing works. can anyone help?

Re: Skype Won't Open

I haven't been able to use my skype for a month now.I had a phone call on skype saying it was from skype admin telling me about a virus affecting skype and to download a tool at a certain website but I didn't do that. I have tried deleting the programme and have downloaded skype again, changed my password, tried the suggestion for "Run" but nothing works. can anyone help?

That one is a well known scam. You made the right choice in not downloading any item from that site.

regarding your problems with your Skype software, you can try the suggestions posted above and after your post. If the same problem persist, please tell us what steps you tried and if there were any signifcant progress or changes.

IF YOU FOUND OUR POST USEFUL THEN PLEASE GIVE "KUDOS". IF IT HELPED TO FIX YOUR ISSUE PLEASE MARK IT AS A "SOLUTION" TO HELP OTHERS. THANKS!